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Drug Rehab: Fentanyl Addiction
Fentanyl is an analgesic that is extremely potent. In fact, it was even proven to be eighty times more powerful than morphine. It is usually prescribed to those experiencing chronic pain, and it is also used...
1 commentValium: Abuse and Addiction
Valium, also known as Diazepam, is a commonly used sedative that is often administered to treat insomnia and anxiety. But like other former over-the-counter drugs, Valium has gained notoriety for its misuse....
2 commentsDrug Addiction in Illinois
Home of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, the Windy City, Great America, Sears Tower - these are just some of the things comes to mind when you think of Chicago, Illinois. Aside from those, advanced...
0 commentsFrom Good Use to Misuse: Khat As An Addictive Substance
Khat is an evergreen tree which can be found in Africa and Arabia. There are historical disputes as to when it first sprouted but its leaves were then chewed to suppress appetite and decrease fatigue. It was a...
2 commentsOxycodone: The Perilous Painkiller
Oxycodone is a type of narcotic analgesic that is an extremely potent painkiller. This has been widely used to lessen pain during cancer treatments. Oxycodone has the FDA approval in the United States, but its...
0 commentsVideo Games: An Addicting Pasttime?
Substance abuse is not the only type of addiction that requires your attention. Recent studies have shown that a certain kind of behavioral addiction has become a cause of alarm, especially among teens. This...
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